Modified Origami Masu Boxes

The nested lid and receptacle of a traditional origami Masu box is functionally compact, but I often find the snug fitted design difficult to open.
I allayed the shortcomings of my rather deft-less fingers by inserting a strip of card into the box. This heightens the lid and creates room for gripping.

I also experimented with knotting loops on the top and bottom of the boxes, enabling me to pull them apart like Christmas crackers. This would work well with a box made out of sturdy card stock, for a gift that can handle being bounced around 🙂

I am a freelance writer and photographer (look for me as ShootCake). I have an MA in Creative Writing from Rhodes University, Grahamstown and some of my work has appeared in local literary journals. A food pornographer by calling, I would like to one day create a confessional recipe book in measures of rhythm and breath.